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13 CLA

1989 Mercedes-benz 300

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,274 mi
Last recorded12,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 300110,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 12,274 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 11,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 10,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 8,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 7,180 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 7,090 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 6,925 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 6,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 6,613 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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13 CLA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 110,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 CLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 13 CLA?

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What year was 13 CLA registered?

13 CLA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 13 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 CLA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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